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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,068.78, 93,102.09 and 15,321.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,068.78, 93,102.09 and 15,321.70 is: 22,982.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,068.78 : 93,102.09 = 15,321.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,068.78/93,102.09 = 15,321.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,068.78x = 93,102.09 × 15,321.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,068.78x = 1,426,482,292.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,482,292.35/62,068.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,982.28

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